Attentive home owner helps RCMP catch thief

October 2, 2017
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia

News release

The quick action of the RCMP and an attentive resident in Beaver Bank, resulted in the arrest of a man who was entering unlocked vehicles in a residential area early this morning.

Prior to 2 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to a call of someone attempting to steal a vehicle. After arriving on scene, RCMP Police Dog Services assisted with the arrest of a 20-year-old man after he was located in the woods.

A 20-year-old man from Beaver Bank is facing charges for Trespass at Night and Theft Under $5000. He was released on conditions and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on November 15 at 9:30 a.m.

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Contact information

Cpl. Dal Hutchinson
Media Relations Officer
Halifax District RCMP
Cell: 902-830-5695
dal.hutchinson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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